Military Power Insignificant Says Crerar at War Memorial
General H. D. G. Crerar told a Warrior's Day audience at the Canadian National Exhibition that Canada has no significant military power to back Western European union commitments and the Atlantic pact. He warned that pledges alone cannot deter Russia and urged full preparation and universal military training in Canada and allied nations.
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Canada
Canadian Army
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Britain
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United States
Tito Sees Cominform Plans to Carve Yugoslavia
Belgrade charged that Romania and other Cominform states intend to seize parts of Yugoslavia. Borba claimed Romania seeks Banat wheat and corn districts while Moscow warnings cited mistreatment of Soviet citizens and possible reprisals.
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Smilestones Summer Border Water Leak? Farmer Questions Roof
A farmer asks if water always comes through the roof, and a speaker replies that it only happens when it fails. The exchange suggests a recurring roof leak tied to failures rather than a constant condition.
Ark search begins in militarized Turkish frontier
An American expedition to locate Noah’s ark arrived near Mount Ararat under heavy security. Turkish leaders welcomed the team with full authority to explore the area on the Turkish Russian frontier while Russia accuses the expedition of being a spying operation.
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Ararat
Thieves Leave Note After Stealing Jacket and Slacks
Kenneth Bergen reported thieves stole an expensive sport jacket and two pairs of slacks from his parked car last week. The garb was found on a friend’s porch with a note saying Too small for us.
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New Brunswick
N.J
Kenneth Bergen
Bergen
Communists make new advances north of Canton front
Chinese Communist troops renewed attacks and gained ground north of Canton, with Manchurian veterans recapturing Anhwa area west of Changsha. Armored division sent to Amoy defense. Chuan chow reportedly fell to Reds as Lanchow fighting slackens.
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Ping
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Forest Fire Weather Eases Ban Lift Possible in Timiskaming
Forestry officials report scattered showers in northern Ontario ease fire danger and hint at lifting travel bans in Timiskaming division. Six new fires sparked by lightning raise total to 148 across Sault Ste Marie Sudbury Gogoma and Trent districts. Southern Ontario remains serious with major fires near Walbridge in Byng Inlet and Hartman township near Kenora.
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Ontario
Timiskaming
Cochrane
Sault Ste. Marie
Sudbury
Gogoma
Trent
Walbridge
Byng Inlet
Hartman Township
Kenora
Alberta Exhibit Debuts at Canadian National Exhibition
Alberta presents the only non Ontario provincial exhibit at the national fair. The display features sculptured animals Indian headdresses beaded costumes prize winning western saddles and transparencies depicting western scenes in Toronto.
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Toronto
Alberta
Ontario
Vital Three Power Financial Meeting Commences Today
Washington reports three nations begin Anglo Canadian American talks on Britain's economic recovery. Cripps Bevin Pearson Abbott Snyder and Acheson participate as they discuss devaluation gold price controls and Marshall Plan spending amid high level speculation. The decisions shape postwar Europe and North America.
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United States
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Socialists Plan Three Year Drive
Ottawa CP dispatch reports the National Council of the CCF will meet October 1 and 2 to consider a three year program of organization and education. The plan includes launching a $150,000 financial campaign over the next year and appointing a full time national treasurer to run the drive. The effort targets national, provincial, and local levels.
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Canada
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Polio victim aided on liner Parthia amid stormy Atlantic crossing
Doctors on the liner Parthia battled polio aboard a storm tossed Atlantic crossing. A coast guard plane dropped medicines to the ship while Dr. Nathaniel Greenfield and an iron lung were airlifted to Halifax, then to the liner. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis planned ambulance transfer on arrival in New York.
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Court orders government delay deportation in Australia
The Australian high court ordered the government to delay deportation of 38 Chinese detained as prohibited immigrants under the War Refugees Removal Act. Affidavits challenge the act’s validity, and Justice Dudley Williams granted injunctions with a further hearing set for Monday.
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Australia
Reuters
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Noisy U S Communists Picket Red Spy Trials
In New York a line of about 100 protesters gathered outside the federal courthouse where 11 top communist leaders face trial. They chanted slogans targeting Judge Harold Medina and demanded a mistrial and the right for defendants Winston Green Hall to present their case.
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Hitler
America
One Man Dead After Fierce Miami Hurricane
A devastating hurricane battered Florida causing millions in damage and leaving hundreds homeless. The storm crest hit the east coast and gulf coast areas from Hollywood to Vero Beach with widespread destruction including a collapsed grandstand and washed-out bridges. One man, 20 year old Andrew Jonkman, drowned while trying to swim ashore from his sunken boat.
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Storm threat noted as tropical low moves into Atlantic
A Pan American forecaster in Dalkar West Africa reported a tropical low moving into the Atlantic from the African coast. Forecasters warned such lows sometimes develop into hurricanes as warnings spread.
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Wind Storm Smashes Radio Tower and Widespread Damage
A hurricane battered Florida from Belle Glade to Delray Beach with winds up to 150 mph. The 196-foot WJNO tower toppled into Lake Worth, WSWN tower destroyed, and Palm Beach County faces extensive damage. National Guardsmen patrolled West Palm Beach amid looting fears as Miami to Hollywood report varying impacts.
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Hollywood
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Delray Beach
Sheet Metal: Hurricanes Struck Palm Beach Scene of Destruction
West Palm Beach reports 110 mile per hour winds and 125 mile per hour gusts. A utility pole bent like a hairpin and sheets of corrugated metal flew through the air. A two story garage roof section was torn free and hurled aloft before vanishing in mist. Old timers compare the storm to 1928.
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James F. Fowler
West Palm Beach
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Palm Beach Biltmore
Atlantic
George Washington Hotel
Churchill described as first rate by Beaverbrook guest
Lord Beaverbrook reported that Winston Churchill is in "first rate" health while a guest at his Riviera villa. Brig. G M S Wardell said Churchill is "gay as a lark" and appears to have recovered from a chill after swimming in the Mediterranean.
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Winston Churchill
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Outdoor Movie Tonight and Labor Day Events at Elkwater
Follow the crowd to Elkwater for outdoor movies on Sunday and Floth's Dinner Specials at noon two and five to seven. Don’t miss the Labor Day Regatta and the big Sunday Might Labor Day Dance with sees you at Elkwater.
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